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Govenor Murphy, now is the time for vaccine passports | Editorial
At this point, what we should be most concerned about isn’t the unvaccinated who can’t get into a Justin Bieber concert. It’s the kids age 11 and under who aren’t yet eligible for a shot, the immunocompromised people for whom it may not always work, and the fact...
Newman, DeFilippis named to UAA Distinguished Service Honor Roll
The Urban Affairs Association is an international professional organization for urban scholars, researchers, and public/nonprofit service providers.
NJDOL Commissioner speaks on policy, politics, and positive change post-pandemic
Career paths, New Jersey Department of Labor’s pandemic response, and how the crisis has the potential to make a positive change, increasing faith in a more competent government
Research: Bikeshare and subway ridership changes during the COVID-19 pandemic in NYC
Using open data sources on New York City’s Citi Bike system and turnstile entry data for the subway, Haoyun Wang and Robert Noland found that the pandemic had an impact on bikeshare and subway ridership.
Observations and Recommendations for the Delaware and Raritan Canal Master Plan Update
PresentationFinal Report Spanning over a 70-mile corridor, the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park (D&R Canal Park) provides millions of New Jersey residents with invaluable access to a tract of pristine natural landscapes and a rich history directly from their...
Addressing voter turnout in Black and brown communities
Some advocates say systemic issues can prevent NJ residents, especially in Black and Brown communities, from exercising their right to vote. Professor Julia Sass Rubin's research showing New Jersey is the only state with the line is discussed. NJ Spotlight News, May...
The Trump aftermath and the “not normal” future of the GOP
A political check-in to talk about the current state of the Republican party and what the power struggle in the GOP means for the country.
Rutgers Fulbright Student Advocates for Educational Equity
Adriana Scanteianu, who is pursuing a MPP degree a has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant to teach English and coordinate social justice activities with a nonprofit group in Spain.
Hillsborough Township, NJ: Clerico Lane Site
Justin Alexander Introduction to Site Planning and Analysis, Spring 2021 View portfolio Instructor: Juan Ayala
Assessing Child Care Systems in New Jersey
Jessica Dufort, Jennifer Elliott, Eashwayne Haughton, Kevin Keys, Amanda Parker Read Report Equitable access to high quality, safe, and affordable child care is a necessity for healthy children and families. A family who secures quality dependable child care is able...
Understanding the Early Child Care Landscape in New Jersey
Alexa A. Kurtz, Bailey D. Lawrence, Jessica L. Roman, Patrick J. Walsh Read Report New Jersey Community Capital (NJCC) is a nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI) based in New Brunswick, New Jersey. NJCC supports communities of various sizes and...
Bridging the Gap: Observations and Recommendations for Supporting New Jersey Micro-Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
Erin Clifford, Soraya Hebron, Munsif Husami, Sabrina Riddick, Aritra Samanta Read Report To inform NJEDA’ s role in strengthening the ecosystem in New Jersey for micro- businesses, especially those that are minority- and woman- owned, the Rutgers Master of Public...